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Doula Lea · September 19, 2003

Hello all! I have just registered to join this fantastic and informative forum! I hope to be banded within the next few months and am deciding between Dr. Rumbaud and Dr. Sanchez (both in Monterrey) in Mexico. My insurance doesn't cover any WLS and I am eager to get started on a new me.

~Lea

Alexandra · September 19, 2003

May we infer from your username that you are a doula? Yay, you!! I had a doula for both of my deliveries and I swear--it was the best money I've ever spent. Every chance I get I sing her praises!!

Anyhoo, welcome to the forum. I hope you'll post often and feel free to ask all your questions!

Doula Lea · September 22, 2003

Alexandra,

Yes I am a Doula and am studying to be a Midwife! Becoming a doula while I am a student is a way for me to get my birth fix and to refine my labor support techniques.

One of the things that spurred be on this WL journey was a 2 day long birth that I attended as a doula. This mom was so strong and ended up with the natural childbirth that she wanted but by the birth of her baby my whole body was in such pain. My joints, my back, everything. I knew then that if I really wanted to be a homebirth Midwife I would need to lose weight first AND keep it off forever. After her birth I began yet another round of dieting which failed and ended up here as my last resort. I am so excited to be banded and to be as close to pain free as my body will allow me to get!

Doulas help to create better birth memories!

Lea

Vera · September 22, 2003

Hi Lea

I was very eager to get a band and knew insurance would be a long battle, and felt I would have probably been declined because I don't have any health problems/issues.

So I went to Mexico and had my band surgery preformed by Dr. Sanchez on 8-14-03. He is an outstanding doctor and has an excellent staff. I would highly recomend him.

Good luck in your decision, your Health is very important. Looking forward to my fill 9-24-03!

Vera